Edmiston London Heliport

What Edmiston London Heliport does

Edmiston London Heliport operates London's only CAA-licensed heliport, located on the south bank of the River Thames in Battersea at Bridges Court Road, SW11 3BE. Established in 1959 as Battersea Heliport and rebranded following a 2019 refurbishment under the sponsorship of luxury yacht brokerage Edmiston & Company, the facility serves as the capital's sole licensed vertical gateway for VIPs and the business community, generating revenue through landing and take-off fees, Jet A1 refuelling, aircraft handling and ground support, VIP terminal and lounge services, and a charter referral arrangement with aggregator partner Get Heli. The heliport is owned by the Reuben Brothers following their February 2012 acquisition for £35 million.

The operational infrastructure comprises licensed Air Traffic Control operations, a 2-nautical-mile Air Traffic Zone, dedicated H2-level rescue and fire-fighting services (with H3 available on prior notice), customs and immigration facilities, and a slot-based scheduling system operating 07:00 to 23:00 daily. Beyond core aviation services, the heliport administers paid drone/UAV Flight Restricted Zone permissions (£120 per circuit assessment, £30 per non-circuit assessment) and crane operation safeguarding permits within a 6 km radius, monetising its regulatory airspace authority over adjacent construction and infrastructure activity.

The customer base spans high-net-worth individuals and corporate charter clients (primary), commercial helicopter operators (primary), event-driven leisure travellers tied to an annual luxury sporting calendar including Cheltenham, Epsom Derby, Royal Ascot, F1 Grand Prix, Goodwood, and Farnborough, and government tenants including the London Air Ambulance (HEMS) and the National Police Air Service. Helicopter charter bookings are facilitated through a long-term partnership with Get Heli, while Edmiston & Company provides brand sponsorship, and HR Carriages supplies onward executive ground transport.

Name

Edmiston London Heliport

Legal name

London Heliport

Website

https://londonheliport.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1959

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Edmiston London Heliport operates London's only CAA-licensed heliport from its Battersea riverside site, offering landing, ATC, fuelling, handling, and VIP terminal services to corporate clients, helicopter operators, and government users, with charter bookings facilitated via partner Get Heli.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Heliport Operations & Aviation Services

NAICS

Airport Operations (48811), Support Activities for Air Transportation (4881)

SIC

Airports, Flying Fields & Airport Terminal Services (4581), Air Transportation, Nonscheduled (4522)

akta.pro primary industry

VIP/Executive Helicopter Transport (THABAGAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Helicopter Airport Transfers & Ground-Connection Shuttles (TLAFACAE), Helicopter Shuttle & Feeder Services (Airport/Resort/City Links) (THABAGAD)

Keywords

• Helicopter landing services
• Aviation ground handling
• Executive helicopter charter
• Heliport infrastructure
• Aviation fuel supply

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Helicopter Landing and Take-off Services: Core revenue from helicopter landing, take-off, and parking fees at the CAA-licensed heliport.
2. Fuel Sales: Jet A1 fuel supply using gravity fed pump system for aircraft refuelling.
3. Helicopter Charter Referral: Through partnership with Get Heli, facilitating helicopter charter bookings for business and pleasure travel with commission-based referral.
4. Aircraft Handling and Ground Support: Marshalling, towing equipment, baggage handling services for arriving and departing aircraft.
5. VIP Facilities and Services: VIP lounge, passenger briefing, secure parking, and terminal facilities for premium customers.
6. Drone Operating Permissions: UAV/Drone safeguarding assessment and operation permission fees within the Flight Restricted Zone.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Edmiston London Heliport operates a CAA-licensed heliport at Battersea in Central London, providing helicopter landing and take-off slots, aviation fuelling (Jet A1), air traffic control, H2/H3 fire and rescue cover, and ground handling for helicopter operators. The facility also serves passengers via a branded terminal with lounge, parking and customs/immigration assistance, and offers on-demand charter referrals through partner Get Heli for business and leisure travel, special events, and airport transfers.

Product overview

Edmiston London Heliport operates as London's only CAA-licensed heliport, offering a comprehensive suite of aviation services. The facility provides two primary service categories: Passenger Services (terminal facilities, VIP lounge, parking, and onward travel arrangements) and Operator Services (ATC, aircraft handling, fuelling, and fire/rescue). Helicopter Charter services are offered through the Get Heli partner for both business and pleasure purposes. Additional services include event transport coordination, airport transfers, drone flight permissions, and crane operation safeguarding. The heliport operates from 07:00 to 23:00 daily with core operating hours of 07:30-19:30 on weekdays and 08:00-18:00 on weekends.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Passenger Services Passenger-facing services including the Edmiston-branded lounge, parking, meet-and-greet, and customs/immigration assistance for arriving and departing helicopter travellers. Targeted at VIP and corporate passengers using the heliport.
• Operator Services B2B services for helicopter operators including landing and take-off slot allocation, parking, ground handling, air traffic control, fuelling and H2/H3 fire and rescue cover. Targeted at licensed commercial helicopter operators using Central London.
• Helicopter Charter for Business On-demand corporate helicopter charter service facilitated via partner Get Heli from Edmiston London Heliport, designed for executives and teams needing fast London connections and time-critical travel.
• Helicopter Charter for Pleasure Leisure helicopter charter service booked through the heliport via partner Get Heli, aimed at high-net-worth individuals seeking private luxury travel, sightseeing and weekend escapes.
• The Terminal The Edmiston-branded terminal building at Battersea providing passenger lounge, parking, customs and immigration facilities, and crew amenities for travellers and operators using the heliport.
• Events Helicopter Charter Special-event helicopter charter packages from the heliport to festivals, sporting fixtures, exhibitions and hospitality events, marketed to individuals and corporate groups attending major UK events.
• Airport Transfer Helicopter Charter Helicopter charter from Edmiston London Heliport connecting Central London to UK airports and other cities, aimed at executives and VIPs needing faster connections than road or rail.
• Drone/UAV Flight Permissions Formal permission service administered by London Heliport to allow commercial and recreational drone operators to fly within the heliport's Flight Restriction Zone (FRZ), with an online application process for pilots and operators.
• Crane Permit Services Airspace coordination and crane permit application service for construction sites neighbouring the heliport, ensuring tall cranes do not infringe protected airspace and that helicopter operations can continue safely.

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Edmiston & CompanyflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Edmiston & Company, the most recognisable brand in the yachting world and a successful yacht brokerage company, is the official sponsor of London Heliport. The company, founded by Nicholas Edmiston in 1996 and led by Jamie Edmiston as CEO since 2014, made a long-term commitment to the heliport following refurbishment in summer 2019. Working in close partnership with management and owners to deliver the best possible experience for heliport users.
• Get HelicoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGet Heli is the trusted partner facilitating helicopter charter bookings from London Heliport. Customers can compare quotes and book the most competitive helicopter charter services through Get Heli, ensuring best price, aircraft, and schedule for needs across UK and Europe routes.
• HR CarriagesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHR Carriages is an executive ground transportation firm providing onward travel services from London Heliport, offering secure and reliable car services for arriving and departing passengers.
• British Helicopter AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLondon Heliport is a member of the British Helicopter Association, a non-profit trade organisation representing the UK's civil helicopter industry. The BHA promotes safe, efficient and environmentally responsible operation of rotorcraft throughout the UK.
• NATS (National Air Traffic Services)coreTechnology or IntegrationNATS manages overflying traffic when London Heliport is not active and oversees significant areas of national airspace infrastructure. NATS also manages R157 Restricted Airspace permissions required for drone operations within the heliport's Flight Restricted Zone.
• London Heliport Consultative GroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStakeholder group attended by councillors and resident representatives from Wandsworth, Hammersmith & Fulham, and Kensington & Chelsea boroughs. Meets at least twice annually to review noise complaints and operational matters.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Skyports: UK-headquartered vertiport infrastructure developer and operator building landing infrastructure for conventional helicopters and future eVTOL aircraft. Closest direct peer in terms of operating vertical-takeoff landing infrastructure in urban environments and pursuing the eVTOL transition.
• Falcon Heliport (Dubai): Dedicated luxury heliport serving Dubai's premium tourism, business, and event market. Operationally analogous peer — single facility, monopoly positioning, HNW and event-driven demand, comparable revenue mix of landing fees and VIP services.
• Nice Héliport: Helicopter terminal at Nice Côte d'Azur Airport serving the French Riviera's luxury and event market. Similar model of urban-on-waterfront heliport with VIP/affluent clientele, charter services, and event-driven demand (Monaco GP, Cannes).
• Blade Air Mobility: Digital charter and mobility platform for helicopter and seaplane services serving affluent urban travellers. Comparable in serving the VIP / corporate short-haul travel segment with a similar London / European footprint and event-driven demand focus.
• Monaco Heliport (SAMET): Europe's most prominent dedicated urban heliport serving Monaco's luxury travel and event market. The most operationally analogous peer — single dedicated facility, luxury/executive users, event-driven demand, limited capacity, similar regulatory-driven monopoly positioning.
• Downtown Manhattan Heliport: NYC's primary downtown heliport for executive and charter flights. Comparable dedicated urban heliport serving a global financial centre with HNW and corporate demand, providing similar landing, fuelling, and passenger services.

Emerging players

• UrbanV: Vertiport network operator developing eVTOL landing infrastructure across major European cities. Comparable as a next-generation heliport/vertiport infrastructure provider, though pre-revenue and focused exclusively on the eVTOL transition rather than conventional rotary.
• Ferrovial Vertiports: Vertiport infrastructure arm of the Ferrovial group, developing eVTOL-ready landing facilities globally. Comparable in targeting urban vertical-takeoff infrastructure but with a broader capital-markets and airport-operator parent backing the initiative.

Broad incumbents

• London Oxford Airport: Sibling entity also owned by the Reuben Brothers (referenced directly on the London Heliport website). A larger general-aviation airport providing fixed-wing and rotary services to the London/Oxshire corridor, with overlapping charter and business-aviation customers but a broader aircraft mix.
• London City Airport: Nearby London airport serving the financial district with a focus on business and corporate travellers. Adjacent peer serving overlapping VIP/executive travel demand but as a fixed-wing short-haul airport rather than rotary infrastructure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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